Simeone shrugs off mentality concerns at Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone does not believe his side's Copa del Rey defeat to Sevilla showed a worrying lack of composure from his players.

Diego Costa put the hosts ahead in the 73rd minute at the Wanda Metropolitano but late goals from Jesus Navas and Joaquin Correa gave Sevilla a 2-1 lead to take into the second leg.

Atleti's players have been accused of failing to stay focused in order to see out the victory, but Simeone feels it is too easy to blame the defeat on emotions and insists they could have killed the game sooner.

"The emotions on the pitch are difficult to control," he told a news conference. "Within the confines of a match, the team with more players has a better chance of winning.

"You always have to look for people who are balanced, in matches you have your moments and you must take advantage."

1 - Sevilla are the first Spanish team to win against Atletico at Wanda Metropolitano in all competitions. Historic. pic.twitter.com/vwAEaL9vTB